On Friday (October 27th) we are highlighting the work of Heidi Mittiga, creator of theFlossie Potter Patternscollection, by offering her brand new 1950s Pocketbookpattern for free. This darling little pocketbook for 18 inch dolls will complement so many outfits! This new pattern will be free one-day-only and then it will return to the regular price.

More About Heidi Mittiga and Flossie PotterPatterns, (in her own words): "Hello! I’m Heidi Mittiga, designer of Flossie Potter Patterns. My partnership with Pixiefaire has been a wonderful experience where I’ve come to know many creative and talented people and have learned so much about the technical side of pattern designing and publishing. My tag line isYesterday and Today, because I just couldn’t limit myself to any particular time period.

For my Freebie Friday giveaway, I’ve created this brand-new accessory for my ‘50s Collection, the1950s Pocketbook. Every little girl back in the day wanted to have her own “grown up” pocketbook to carry all her essentials, so I thought it fitting to make one for our dolls! It pairs well with theLittle ‘50s Dress,Becka’s Dress, andJoni’s Uptown Dress,as well as theLittle ‘50s Swing CoatandTuscan Winter Set, both of which have been donated for an upcomingMod Doll Monday Giveaway.

Jumping further back in time, upcoming patterns will be theColonial Farmer & Colonial GentlemanSetalong withColonial Accessories(three-cornered hat as well as Colonial shoes for boys and girls!)

I hope you enjoy sewing my patterns as much as I’ve enjoyed creating them!"

More About The 1950's PocketbookPattern:Although the term was coined in the 1600s, a "pocketbook" was what ladies in the 1950s, and even into the 1960s, called their purse. It held all of their essentials: a compact with a mirror, red lipstick, a comb, handkerchief, wallet and keys. Young girls also carried miniature versions of their mother's pocketbook because it made them feel grown up.The Flossie Potter "1950s Pocketbook" is just the right size for 18" dolls such as American Girl®. Its accordion pleated sides allow the pocketbook to open wide so your doll can access her essentials.

Take a look at the pattern

We'd love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and thank Heidi!

If you make a cute outfit using this pattern be sure to share a picture using the #pixiefaire and on Instagram!

100 Comments

Cheryl N

October 31, 2017

I love it, thank you very much

Lucinda Harden

October 28, 2017

From reading some of the comments I see that I am not the only one who did not get an email yesterday with the “freebie Friday “doll pattern, will we have a chance to get this week’s very nice one free?

Vanessa

October 27, 2017

Thank you for your kindness. I’m sure there will be a lot of happy girls with purses to match their dolls outfits

Gloria

October 27, 2017

Thank you for your gift to us.

Rachelle

October 27, 2017

how sweet

Diana

October 27, 2017

thanks i love the pattern

Donna

October 27, 2017

I am on the mailing list but have not received an e-mail for today’s free mailing: 1950s Pocketbook! Thank you!!

Cookie

October 27, 2017

Thanks so much for the cute pattern, I will be looking at your other patterns too.

Rachel Mutchler

October 27, 2017

Thank you this is such a sweet little accessory.

Debra W.

October 27, 2017

Such a cute pattern. My girls will love it! Thank you

Celeste

October 27, 2017

It’s Friday Oct. 27….7:53 a.m. and I have not received my email for Freebie Friday. .

Kathy

October 27, 2017

It is 7:45am on Friday and I’m on the mailing list for the free patterns but have not received this one yet?

Debra Miller

October 27, 2017

This is adorable! Thanks for the pattern.

LindA

October 27, 2017

It’s nearly 2 am on Friday. I am on the mailing list, but no pattern. Looking all over for the link to download it, but can’t find it. This happens to me every other week. I appreciated the patterns I have received, but really wish I could get all of the ones everyone else is getting.

Ann-Michelle

October 26, 2017

Thanks Heidi! Awesome accessory. Thanks for you do, Cinnamon!

Rita C.

October 26, 2017

Thank you, Heidi, for sharing this adorable pocketbook pattern with all of us. I know my granddaughters will be ecstatic!!

Christine

October 26, 2017

Thanks Heidi! This is the perfect accessory to go with this months Sewing with Cinnamon topic-Shoes! A girls got to have a great purse to go with her great shoes:)

Joanne

October 26, 2017

Love it!

Sandy

October 26, 2017

Looking forward to receiving the pattern. I’ve never mad a purse before so this should be fun!
Thanks, Sandy

kathy s

October 26, 2017

Thank you so much- very cute and I will definitely make one!

Norma

October 26, 2017

A delightful handbag for the AG dolls. It’s just perfect for the miniature money available to please any girl. Thanks Heidi and Cinnamon.

Robyn

October 26, 2017

Sooo cute! Thanks for the lovely pattern, just in time for Christmas presents for the dolls!

DAWNE ESTER

October 26, 2017

Thank you so much!

kathleen

October 26, 2017

Thank you so much Heidi for your spirit of sharing! The pocketbook looks lovely!

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Lynnda

October 26, 2017

Thank you Heidi! What a darling pattern! I look forward to your future patterns.

Kelly P

October 26, 2017

Heidi, the little purse is adorable. I remember carrying similar purses as a child. They were very popular in the 50’s and 60’s. Thank you for offering your pattern to us this week. It is precious! God bless.

Mary Margaret Petty

October 26, 2017

Thank you Heidi for the darling 50’s purse design. Can’t wait to see how it’s put together! Your generosity is appreciated! Thanks too, to Cinnamon & team for having our Freebie Fridays!!!

CdnCrafter

October 26, 2017

Thank you, Heidi! What an adorable accessory to go with all the outfits our dolls already have.

Valerie

October 26, 2017

Thanks for the free pattern. I love the Pixie Faire patterns and the many designers patterns.

Susan

October 26, 2017

It’s adorable! Thank you for sharing!

Helen

October 26, 2017

Thank you Heidi for such a cute pattern! It will work well with so many outfits!

Connie

October 26, 2017

Thank you Heidi. The pocketbook is so cute.

Marcie

October 26, 2017

Thank you Heidi for the pattern. I have some of your other patterns and will be wonderful to add this one. What a wonderful addition to an outfit. Thank you Pixie Faire for the Freebie Friday. SO cute.

Eileen W

October 26, 2017

Very nice. My grandaughters will love this.

Joann Sheeler

October 26, 2017

Thank you so much. I’ve just started sewing period clothes. This will go perfectly with my 50’s shirtwaist dress?

Dianne

October 26, 2017

Thank you, Heidi, for this adorable purse pattern!

Julie

October 26, 2017

Love the purse! Thank you!

kathy

October 26, 2017

Thank you so much..its a very lovely pattern!!!

Marian

October 26, 2017

Thank you, these are precious!

Becky

October 26, 2017

Thank you! My grand daughters will love it!

Margot

October 26, 2017

Thank you, I can’t wait to make it, so cute.

Patty

October 26, 2017

Beautiful pattern! Thank you!

Tonuia

October 26, 2017

Heidi, thank you for the lovely pattern!

Susan

October 26, 2017

Thank you Heide for the free pattern. And thank you Pixie Faire. I can not wait to start on this little notebook. Thank you again!

Cristy

October 26, 2017

Thank you Heidi for the cute pocketbook pattern! I cannot wait to make it!

Joy Smith-Anderson

October 26, 2017

Thank you so much for this adorable pattern! It is so sweet!

Nutmeg

October 26, 2017

Thanks for the cute accessory pattern for our collections. Brings back so many memories of my childhood, especially the Easter season.

Leticia

October 25, 2017

This is so sweet. Thank you.

Diane

October 25, 2017

It’s so cute!

Eliane

October 25, 2017

Merci beaucoup

Lori

October 25, 2017

Thank you so much for this pattern.

Fran

October 25, 2017

Thank you Heidi for the cute pattern. As a child of the fifties I always got a new pocketbook, little white gloves, patten leather shoes and a little white straw hat for Easter. Thank you for bringing back the wonderful memories.

Joanne K

October 25, 2017

Oh my it’s only WEDNESDAY!!!! Can hardly wait till Friday. Thank you.

Sharon

October 25, 2017

Adorable, thank you!

Kathy

October 25, 2017

Thank you so much for sharing this cute purse pattern to us as a give away. I can’t wait until it is available on Friday.

Joanne K

October 25, 2017

Was not sent an email for todays freebee and cannot add to cart from this page. Does anyone have any ideas?

Donna Landreth

October 25, 2017

This is a very cute pocketbook pattern. Thanks for allowing us to have it

Karen Aris

October 25, 2017

Thank you so much for this pattern. I’ll be waiting impatiently for Friday. ;)

Cheryl R

October 25, 2017

Thank you so much – it’s adorable!

Diana

October 25, 2017

So cute. Thank you.

Barb E.

October 25, 2017

Thank you Heidi, it is darling and so thoughtful.

PF Strong

October 25, 2017

Thank you for offering such a cute pattern this week! It’s a very cute accessory!

Pam

October 25, 2017

This pattern is so sweet! Thank you!

Bev

October 25, 2017

Thanks so much! Can’t wait

Jaclyn C.

October 25, 2017

Absolutely adore the Flossie Potter patterns. Haven’t seen one up yet but hope to soon. Thank you so much Heidi!!!

julie Wolf

October 25, 2017

love it :)

Carol

October 25, 2017

How adorable, I can’t wait for this pattern! Thank you Heidi!

Donna

October 25, 2017

The pocketbook is a memory from the past!! Am looking forward to making the pattern!! Of course it is only complete with the lovely lace gloves!! Thank you!

Karen L

October 25, 2017

this is going to be a fun one to make – thanks Heidi & Pixie Faire

Sylvia

October 25, 2017

Thank you for the very cute pattern.

Ruth

October 25, 2017

Thank you so much, Heidi! The pattern is adorable!

Bea

October 25, 2017

Thank you Heidi love the pocketbook!

Gloria

October 25, 2017

Thank you Heidi! Love the pocketbook and looking forward to downloading the pattern Friday. :)

margaret

October 25, 2017

Thank you Heidi for offering this lovely pattern

Veva

October 25, 2017

So appreciate all the free patterns! Thank you and the designers who make this possible. Will be making this for my granddaughters for Christmas!

Marilyn

October 25, 2017

Nice. I like making accessories for the AG dolls. Thank you.

Marge R (mer)

October 25, 2017

What a lovely little addition to my other FP patterns that I so love – thanks so much!!!